A shoplifter at a North Texas liquor store turned a minor theft into a major ordeal by attempting to evade arrest.
Caught on surveillance video, the man was seen stuffing two large bottles of liquor into his pants before proceeding to the counter to purchase smaller airplane bottles.
The cashier, stalling for time, allowed the manager to contact the police. As confirmed by the source X (formerly known as twitter)
When the police were en route, the shoplifter decided to surrender the hidden bottles and leave the store.
However, his escape plan was thwarted when the manager blocked the parking lot exit with his truck.
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Moments later, the police arrived. The shoplifter, trying to avoid arrest, jumped out of his vehicle and took off running.
His brief attempt at freedom was quickly ended when an officer appeared and tackled him.
The incident serves as a reminder that attempting to evade arrest only compounds legal troubles. What could have been a minor theft charge escalated into a more serious offense for the would-be thief.